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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423.04 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423.04 and 145.12 is: 217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423.04 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423.04 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423.04 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 61,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,391.56/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.70

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